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April 2026
Second-class citizens — The rural health divide
A submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee’s Inquiry into rural, regional and remote Medicare access and funding
Australians living in non-urban areas are dying younger, often from preventable diseases. These deaths could be avoided if these communities had access to timely and affordable healthcare. With access to care, including primary, specialist, and allied health services, diseases can be diagnosed, managed, and even prevented.